Clifton vs Mayme

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clifton

Boy #1,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cliff settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,756
Total SSA Count: 94
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Cliff, Clift

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Mayme

Girl #17,305 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #17,305
Total SSA Count: 8
Nicknames: May, Maie, Maykins

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Clifton Rank #1,756

Mayme Rank #17,305

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 vs #17305 for Mayme.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clifton ___

Clifton James
Clifton Earl
Clifton Lee
Clifton Ray
Clifton Wayne
Clifton Douglas

Mayme ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clifton or Mayme more popular?

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 compared to Mayme at #17305 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Mayme mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Clifton and Mayme boy or girl names?

Clifton is primarily a boy name. Mayme is primarily a girl name.

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